Ghana vs South Africa: Government expenditure on education not specified by level, PPP$
Ghana
1,072 millions
in 2014
South Africa
1,104 millions
in 2024
Ghana rank
16th
South Africa rank
15th
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, PPP$ over time
- Ghana
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1,104 millions against 1,072 millions in Ghana, a difference of 32 millions.
Across all 12 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 16th and South Africa ranks 15th of 149 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.3495 millions | 2,290 millions | 2,289 millions | South Africa |
| 2010s | 524.7 millions | 4,814 millions | 4,289 millions | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$, Ghana or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 1,104 millions against 1,072 millions in Ghana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$ between Ghana and South Africa?
- 32 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and South Africa?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2014.
- How do Ghana and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on education not specified by level, ppp$?
- Ghana ranks 16th and South Africa ranks 15th of 149 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education not specified by level, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release